Putin Military BOMBARDS Elon Musks's Starlink Stations In Ukraine; Russia's Big Message To Trump?
On Russian Navy Day, President Vladimir Putin unveiled a bold new naval strategy aimed at asserting Moscow's influence across global waters Putin declared the updated doctrine will 'protect Russia's legitimate interests in the World Ocean,' signaling a more assertive maritime posture amid rising global tensions. The announcement comes as Russia ramps up its naval modernization and strategic deployments, particularly in contested regions like the Arctic, Black Sea, and Indo-Pacific. Analysts see the move as a direct response to NATO's growing presence and Western sanctions, marking a significant escalation in Russia's global military ambitions.
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India.com
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- India.com
Trump Rages, But India Refuses To Fall In Line; Russian Oil Continues Flowing In
New Delhi: The Indian government has not instructed its oil refiners to stop buying crude from Russia, despite rising pressure from Donald Trump, reported Bloomberg, citing officials familiar with the matter. The clarification comes days after the U.S. president's remarks against New Delhi's continued ties with Moscow and his imposition of a surprise 25% tariff on Indian goods. Behind closed doors, officials are said to be watching the situation, but no formal decision has been made. Both government-run and privately owned refineries are still sourcing oil based on price and availability and remain free to choose suppliers that best fit their needs. There is no restriction in place, one of the officials in New Delhi told the TV news channel. During a media interaction earlier this week, Trump claimed he had 'heard' India would soon stop buying Russian oil. 'That is a good step,' he added, implying a shift in India's position. But sources in New Delhi say otherwise. Officials did ask some state-owned refiners to run alternate supply calculations. The request was part of internal scenario planning, said people with direct knowledge. It was not a command but an exercise, a 'what if' preparation in case Washington's pressure intensifies or the market shifts unexpectedly. Meanwhile, a report by The New York Times added a fresh layer. Citing two unnamed Indian officials, the newspaper said India would continue purchasing Russian crude even if Washington threatens sanctions. For now, that is where the compass points. India's dependence on Russian oil has grown rapidly since the Ukraine war. From almost no imports, Moscow has become India's top crude supplier, accounting for around a third of total deliveries. That pivot has stirred criticism in Washington and Brussels. Western leaders view the purchases as an endorsement of the Kremlin's war. If New Delhi backs off Russian oil, the cost could be steep. Gulf oil comes at higher prices. Transport and logistics costs are also different. A return to those markets may inflate India's oil bill, one of the Bloomberg sources said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held his ground on energy policy. His relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin has remained warm. He visited Moscow only last month. Putin is expected to come to India later this year. Meanwhile, the Indian Oil Corporation has been hedging its bets. The state-run giant recently picked up 5 million barrels of crude from the United States and another 2 million from Abu Dhabi for short-term deliveries. According to traders who spoke to Bloomberg, these are standard diversification moves, not a signal of a policy shift. For now, the oil keeps flowing. Russian barrels continue to arrive at Indian ports. Trump's tariffs have stirred the waters, but the current in New Delhi seems steady at least for the moment.
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First Post
11 minutes ago
- First Post
Trump confirms special envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Russia ahead of sanctions deadline
Trump has previously threatened that new measures could mean 'secondary tariffs' targeting Russia's remaining trade partners, such as China and India. read more President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday (August 3) his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia next week, ahead of a looming US sanctions deadline and escalating tensions with Moscow. Speaking to reporters, Trump also said that two nuclear submarines he deployed following an online row with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev were now 'in the region.' Trump has not said whether he meant nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines. He also did not elaborate on the exact deployment locations, which are kept secret by the US military. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The nuclear sabre-rattling came against the backdrop of a deadline set by Trump at the end of next week for Russia to take steps to ending the Ukraine war or face unspecified new sanctions. More from World Chinese scientists propose radical upgrade to PLA drones after drawing lessons from Ukraine war The Republican leader said Witkoff would visit 'I think next week, Wednesday or Thursday.' Russian President Vladimir Putin has already met Witkoff multiple times in Moscow, before Trump's efforts to mend ties with the Kremlin came to a grinding halt. When reporters asked what Witkoff's message would be to Moscow, and if there was anything Russia could do to avoid the sanctions, Trump replied: 'Yeah, get a deal where people stop getting killed.' Secondary tariffs Trump has previously threatened that new measures could mean 'secondary tariffs' targeting Russia's remaining trade partners, such as China and India. This would further stifle Russia, but would risk significant international disruption. Despite the pressure from Washington, Russia's onslaught against its pro-Western neighbor continues to unfold. Putin, who has consistently rejected calls for a ceasefire, said Friday that he wants peace but that his demands for ending his nearly three-and-a-half year invasion were 'unchanged.' 'We need a lasting and stable peace on solid foundations that would satisfy both Russia and Ukraine, and would ensure the security of both countries,' Putin told reporters. But he added that 'the conditions (from the Russian side) certainly remain the same.' Russia has frequently called on Ukraine to effectively cede control of four regions Moscow claims to have annexed, a demand Kyiv has called unacceptable. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Putin also seeks Ukraine drop its ambitions to join NATO. Ukraine issued on Sunday a drone attack which sparked a fire at an oil depot in Sochi, the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Kyiv has said it will intensify its air strikes against Russia in response to an increase in Russian attacks on its territory in recent weeks, which have killed dozens of civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said Sunday that the two sides were preparing a prisoner exchange that would see 1,200 Ukrainian troops return home, following talks with Russia in Istanbul in July. Trump began his second term with his own rosy predictions that the war in Ukraine – raging since Russia invaded its neighbor in February 2022 – would soon end. In recent weeks, Trump has increasingly voiced frustration with Putin over Moscow's unrelenting offensive. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Firstpost staff.)
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Six More Die Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. Hamas said any coordination with the Red Cross is contingent upon Israel permanently opening humanitarian corridors and halting airstrikes during the distribution of aid. According to Israeli officials, 50 hostages now remain in Gaza, only 20 of whom are believed to be alive. Hamas, thus far, has barred humanitarian organizations from having any kind of access to the hostages and families have little or no details of their conditions. On Saturday, Hamas released its second video in two days of Israeli hostage Evyatar David. In it, David, skeletally thin, is shown digging a hole that, he says in the video, is for his own grave. The arm of the individual holding the camera, which can be seen in the frame, is a regular width. The video of David drew criticism from Western powers and horrified Israelis. France, Germany, the UK and the US were among countries to express outrage and Israel's foreign ministry announced that the UN Security Council will hold a special session on Tuesday morning on the issue of the situation of the hostages in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had asked the Red Cross to give humanitarian assistance to the hostages during a conversation with the head of the Swiss-based ICRC's local delegation. A statement from The Hostages Families Forum, which represents relatives of those being held in Gaza, said Hamas' comments about the hostages cannot hide that it "has been holding innocent people in impossible conditions for over 660 days," and demanded their immediate release. "Until their release," said the statement, "Hamas has the obligation to provide them with everything they need. Hamas kidnapped them and they must care for them. Every hostage who dies will be on Hamas's hands." Six more people died of starvation or malnutrition in Gaza over the past 24 hours, its health ministry said on Sunday as Israel said it allowed a delivery of fuel to the enclave, in the throes of a humanitarian disaster after almost two years of war. Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said two trucks carrying 107 tons of diesel were set to enter Gaza, months after Israel severely restricted aid access to the enclave before easing it somewhat as starvation began to spread. COGAT, the Israeli military agency that coordinates aid, said later in the day that four tankers of UN fuel had entered to help in operations of hospitals, bakeries, public kitchens and other essential services. There was no immediate confirmation whether the two diesel fuel trucks had entered Gaza from Egypt. Gaza's health ministry has said fuel shortages have severely impaired hospital services, forcing doctors to focus on treating only critically ill or injured patients. Fuel shipments have been rare since March, when Israel restricted the flow of aid into the enclave in what it said was pressure on Hamas militants to free the remaining hostages they took in their October 2023 attack on Israel. Israel blames Hamas for the suffering in Gaza but, in response to a rising international uproar, it announced steps last week to let more aid reach the population, including pausing fighting for part of the day in some areas, approving air drops and announcing protected routes for aid convoys. UN agencies say airdrops are insufficient and that Israel must let in far more aid by land and open up access to the territory to prevent starvation among its 2.2 million people, most of whom are displaced amidst vast swathes of rubble. COGAT said that during the past week, over 23,000 tons of humanitarian aid in 1,200 trucks had entered Gaza but that hundreds of the trucks had yet to be driven to aid distribution hubs by U.N. and other international organisations. Meanwhile, Belgium's air force dropped the first in a series of its aid packages into Gaza on Sunday in a joint operation with Jordan, the Belgian defence ministry said. France on Friday started to air-drop 40 tons of humanitarian aid. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said on Sunday that nearly 1,600 aid trucks had arrived since Israel eased restrictions late in July. However, witnesses and Hamas sources said many of those trucks have been looted by desperate displaced people and armed gangs. More than 700 trucks of fuel entered the Gaza Strip in January and February during a ceasefire before Israel broke it in March in a dispute over terms for extending it and resumed its major offensive. Palestinian local health authorities said at least 80 people had been killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across the coastal enclave on Sunday. Deaths included persons trying to make their way to aid distribution points in southern and central areas of Gaza, Palestinian medics said. Among those killed was a staff member of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, which said an Israeli strike at its headquarters in Khan Younis in southern Gaza ignited a fire on the first floor of the building. The Gaza war began when Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in a cross-border attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, according to Israeli figures. Israel's air and ground war in densely populated Gaza has since killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to enclave health officials.
